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The Selection Committee has released their selection of films including 27 features and 85 shorts from 20 countries for screening at the 32nd Arizona International Film Festival. The Selection Committee praised the quality and diversity of the record number of films submitted this year. Congratulations filmmakers!
Welcome to the 32nd Arizona International Film Festival
Staying true to its mission of showcasing independent film, the Arizona International Film Festival has exhibited over 3,300 films representing 100 countries to over 176,000 patrons in southern Arizona. And now, the 32nd edition will select more exciting and innovative films from around the world for Arizona audiences.
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Samuel Bronston: A Great Man of Cinema
Samuel: Hollywood vs. Hollywood screened at The Screening Room on April 22 to an attentive audience. Samuel Bronston created in Spain a parallel Hollywood much bigger than the Californian one and that provoked the wrath of an industry that ended up devouring and destroying him. Film director Juan Antonio Tirado travelled from Spain to be in attendance with Bronston's grown-up kids.
Mexican American Studies in Tucson- a story of self determination
Arizona is no stranger to the national political spotlight, and 2010 was no different. Arizona’s bill, HB 2281, banned ethnic studies in what would become a local political battle with Mexican-American Studies in public schools at the epicenter. This battle was the precursor to the Critical Race Theory issue we see across many school boards throughout the nation. This panel will discuss the history of TUSD’s Mexican American Studies and the aftermath. Wednesday, April 24, 4pm - Free Online Zoom Panel. Register here » https://us02web.zoom.us/
Give Peace a Chance!
An excited audience attended an eye-opening program about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at The Screening Room on Sunday, April 21. The program included a screening of the provocative documentary, THE OTHER, followed by a lively discussion with the filmmaker and Israeli Palestinian participants from the film. As a bonus, there was a live music performance by System Ali.
USA Premiere of THE TEACHER
An exclusive screening of THE TEACHER screened at the Loft Cinema on April 20. Set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,THE TEACHER is based on true events and offers insight into the lives of people—from all religious and cultural backgrounds—living in the region. The audience was deeply moved by what they experienced - the power of cinema!
Opening Night Celebration
Opening Night was a remarkable evening of Native American music, film and culture at the outdoor Mercado venue. Honorary Chair Jon Santaanta Proudstar was on hand to sign his Tribal Force comic book while award-winning Tony Redhouse entranced the audience with an incredible native flute performance. Crowning the night was the film premiere of Cafe Daughter by Mohawk filmmaker, Shelley Niro. Based on real events, a mother hides her children's Cree identity to save them from the fate of their suppressed indigenous ancestry and give them a better life. Good vibes from a happy audience has set the tone for the Festival.
Tucson Welcomes Festival Filmmakers
Out-of-town visitors have a variety of choices when it comes to resting their heads after an exciting day at the Festival! The Ramada Inn, our official Festival hotel, located on the modern streetcar line; the Downtown Clifton with its stylish Sonoran Moderne ambiance; the Graduate Tucson with its14th-story rooftop restauarnt and pool, and the historical Hotel Congress, which housed and aided in the arrest of infamous bank robber John Dillinger, Each hotel features discounted rates for anyone attending the Arizona International Film Festival. Click here for more information and rates.
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Your donation will help us bring Filmmakers to Tucson for our 2024 Festival and into Arizona classrooms with our Festival in the Schools (FITS) program. Visiting Festival Filmmakers help to enrich the lives of Arizonans by bridging cultures when they share their talent, expertise, and knowledge with audiences and students. Please go to https://www.azgives.org/AZFilmFest to donate.
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